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One of the best things happened last week. I GOT TO DO BABYTIME AGAIN. For two 30 minute sessions I was surrounded by the sweetest little cherubs and their masked caregivers while we sang, read, and danced together. Some things have changed. We do registration now. Masks are mandated indoors province-wide. We try to give… Continue reading I’m Back at Babytime!
Four years ago (HOW HAS IT BEEN THAT LONG?!) I wrote a series of blog posts about babytime. You can find them all on the newly reorganized Storytime Resources page. In one of the posts I shared some of my favourite books to read at a baby storytime. My baby storytimes are aimed at ages… Continue reading Favourite Babytime Books, Part 2
One of the things we say again and again in storytime is: Talk to your baby! But knowing what to say to a baby, especially when they are newborns, can be daunting and even perplexing to caregivers. While I don’t think there is one “right” way to talk to babies, there is research-based methods that… Continue reading How to Talk to Babies
My friend Kate Lowe is back with another guest post! Seriously, everyone, this woman is good. In case you missed it the first time, Kate Lowe works as a children’s librarian in Vancouver, BC. She enjoys testing out new storytime material on her 4 year old son. She is also living proof that anyone can… Continue reading Guest Post: Turning Infant Care Into Early Literacy Brain Development
For the past seven months Dana and I have been writing about all the elements that make up our baby storytimes. I decided to write a final post showing how all of these elements come together to form a complete 30-minute baby storytime at my library. Here are the more detailed posts about each element:… Continue reading Baby Storytime: Putting it All Together
Babies are both natural musicians and dancers which as far as we’re concerned means they were made for scarves and egg shakers! We absolutely love busting out these props in baby storytime and hope by the end of this post you will too. In case you’re interested we have written about using scarves and shakers for the… Continue reading Baby Storytime: Using Scarves and Egg Shakers
In this post I’ll explain how and why I use a parachute in my baby storytimes. I’ve written about it a little bit before, but I wanted to do a more in depth post. Don’t forget to check out the other posts in our babytime series: Welcoming Activities Favourite Fingerplays and Tickles Favourite Lap Bounces… Continue reading Baby Storytime: Using a Parachute
I am so excited to write this post! I’m always on the hunt for new books to share at storytime, especially babytime. This post includes old books and new books, but they’ve all served me well in a baby storytime setting. Make sure to check out the other posts in our baby storytime series too:… Continue reading Baby Storytime: Favourite Books
Our series on baby storytime continues! This week I’m sharing my favourite songs for getting caregivers and babies up and moving. Make sure to check out the other posts in this series before reading on. Welcoming Activities at Babytime Favourite Fingerplays and Tickles Favourite Lap Bounces Focus on Newborns Favourite Books for Baby Storytime Using… Continue reading Baby Storytime: Favourite Dancing Songs
For the fourth post in our baby storytime series, I’m sharing books and songs and rhymes perfect for newborns. This post is inspired by the influx of newborns in my life lately and I hope you’ll all allow me to selfishly welcome Sidney, Mason and soon Alexander to this great place we call Earth! With… Continue reading Baby Storytime: Focus on Newborns